Polybios describes Carthage, a settlement of Tzidon, as ruled by a senate composed by its richest people. Contemporary Lebanon, made up by Phoenician descendants, has fallen back to plutocracy. Hariri, a billionaire, was replaced today by Najib Mikati, who happens to be also a billionaire and is Lebanon's richest politician. We should have no problems with him.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Plutocracy in Phoenicia
Polybios describes Carthage, a settlement of Tzidon, as ruled by a senate composed by its richest people. Contemporary Lebanon, made up by Phoenician descendants, has fallen back to plutocracy. Hariri, a billionaire, was replaced today by Najib Mikati, who happens to be also a billionaire and is Lebanon's richest politician. We should have no problems with him.
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